What’s going on in Ecuador and Peru? A closer look at the political representation gaps that persist in some Latin American countries shows that economic development alone is sometimes not enough to ensure a stable social and political environment.  

China has moved to drive the debate about great power responsibility on its own terms. Its recent global initiatives seek to delegitimise US and Western concepts of order, while promoting its own contributions to public goods. 

Whatever the aftermath of Ukraine brings for Russia, it will not be a starry-eyed repudiation of Russian exceptionalism. While Putin's absence will provide a good start, managing expectations in the West and expanding the pool of potential agents of change will be necessary.